Brian McHale, 68
Obituary published on Legacy.com by South Carolina Cremation Society – West Columbia on Feb. 9, 2026. Brian McHale, 68, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at his home in Gaston, South
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Chris E. Applin, 77
Chris E. Applin, 77, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026, at his home. He was a lifelong Wayland resident. Chris honorably served his country during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge
Trudy Loveland Conover, 87
Trudy Loveland Conover, 87, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, in Wheeling, W.V. Trudy was an active member of the Wheeling Red Hat Society, the Wilderness League of Ohio County, the
Wayland Post marks its first birthday
By Wayland Post staff One year ago this month, the Wayland Post published its first edition. With it, the Post helped fill the widening local news gap as regional newspapers reduced coverage
Clarification on tax abatement item
In the story headlined “Property tax abatement forms due by Feb. 3” that appeared in In the Jan. 23 edition of the Wayland Post, the deadline date may have been unclear.The information
Capital Improvement Planning Committee proposes $8.3M
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee has proposed an $8.3 million capital budget for fiscal 2027 – lower than both departmental requests and prior projections – marking a significant departure from the Town
Speaker laments ‘fracture’ in Jewish community
By Jack Schwed A Feb. 11 guest speaker at Temple Shir Tikva pointed to a common thread running through many of the challenges currently facing the Jewish community: fracture and isolation.“For me,
Public Safety Log
Monday, Feb. 28:48 a.m. — Following a motor vehicle stop, the operator was found to have a suspended license; the vehicle was driven by a tow company employee to State Road Auto
Sherman’s Bridge Road traffic concerns
To the Editor:The current Sherman’s Bridge proposal continues to fall short in addressing essential traffic safety concerns for residents, Wayland school children, pedestrians, and recreational users. While some improvements have been made,
School may replace National Honor Society chapter
Wayland Post Contributor Parents were left confused after Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced in December that the school is considering discontinuing its National Honor Society chapter at the end of
Heat pump savings offered
By Paul DaleEnergize Wayland Massachusetts has introduced a new winter discount electricity rate that makes heating with a heat pump more affordable. Electric bills will be reduced by more than 20%. A
Sophie Mazokopos
Sophie (Panos) Mazokopos of Wayland died on September 25, 2025. Beloved mother of Charles A. Mazokopos and his wife, Megan of Wayland and Maria E. Speckman and her husband, Bobby of Bennington,
Marjorie Peterson, 92
Marjorie Anne Schwartz Peterson, age 92, of Wayland passed away on August 25, 2025. She grew up in Montana, North Dakota and Minneapolis.Peterson studied voice and music at St. Catherine’s University in
Claudia Heller, 80
Claudia (Wohlfarth) Heller, 80, a longtime resident of Wayland passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Howard Richard “Dick” Heller, with whom she shared
Wayland sports roundup: football, volleyball, soccer
It was a full week for Wayland High School athletics as fall teams continued their Dual County League schedules, highlighted by strong showings from the volleyball and soccer squads and a tough
Sale is official — Terrain will be moving to Wayland
The property sale of the former Whole Foods Plaza (Wayland Village) closed on October 10, 2025. The lease of February 2014 with Fresh Market, Inc. was terminated. The seller, Wayland MZL LLC,
Wayland Warriors Gear Up for a Packed Late-October Schedule
Wayland High School athletes head into the heart of their fall seasons with a full slate of games, matches, and meets over the next two weeks. From key Dual County League showdowns
Sadi Vaughn wins jelly bean guessing contest
How many jelly beans fit inside that giant glass jar? Hundreds of festivalgoers took their best shot at the Wayland Festival’s annual Jelly Bean Guessing Contest—but only one came close enough to
Long live town meeting: October 8 is “Town Meeting Day” across Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey’s official proclamation designates October 8, 2025, as Town Meeting Day across Massachusetts, celebrating the first recorded town meeting in Dorchester on October 8, 1633.
Celebrate with Heart Festival brings Wayland together
The Eliza J. Norton Foundation’s annual Celebrate with Heart Community Festival lived up to its name on Sunday, Sept. 28, turning the historic Cochituate Ball Field into a lively, joy-filled gathering spot